Mechanical Engineer Senior Project

Jose Luis De La Cruz

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EDUCATION: Texas A & M International University

-Master’s in Public Administration (May 2024)

-Bachelor of Systems Engineering (Dec. 2023)

-MBA (Management) (May 2020)

-Bachelor in Business Administration (General) (Dec. 2000)

EXPERIENCE

Owner of Maintenance Company August 16, 2007 – Present

Pressure Washers of Laredo

Clean (pressure wash) homes (walls and driveways) and business parking lots.

Paint parking space lines and handicap signage.

Lawn care and maintenance.

Clean offices (warehouses, gneral offices, and homes).

Volunteer (Senior Project: Mechanical Engineer) August 2023 – May 2024

Texas A & M International University (Dusty Moytors/Dusty Tron)

Dusty Motors:

Mechanical Engineer:

The recovery of motor and transmission from a motorcycle to be used on the senior project for an all terrain vehicle.

The simulations and operations of both the motor and transmission.

The installation and operation of motor and transmission.

Learned mig welder operations to use on the project.

Dusty Tron:

Mechanical Engineer:

Disassembled prior senior project group’s assembly to stabilize the electric motor by 3-D printing the housing that stabilized the motor and recovery system.

Improved overall system, gave suggestions for other improvements, and communicated well with all team members.

Installed the recovery system and repositioned it to be more efficient.

Reconfigured the material recovery systems for movement of entire system up and down (3-D printed sliding clamps and installed sliding system motors)

Created and installed the mounts for the scanner and camera of visual and electronic recording systems.

Adjunct Instructor Nov. 2019 – March 2020

Laredo College, Laredo, Texas

Bilingual: (English) Proficient (Spanish) Proficient

Compiled, administered, and graded examinations, or assign work to students.

Prepared course materials, such as syllabus, homework assignments, and handouts.

Substitute Teacher Sep. 2012 – Jan. 2017

Laredo Independent School District, Laredo, Texas

Instructed classes in area of specialization.

Instructed students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.

Assistant Director Jan. 2014 – April 2014

Laredo Main Street, Laredo, Texas

Managed and maintained executive schedules.

Managed the Jamboozie festival.

Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

Teacher (Language Art 8th Grade / Social Studies 7th Grade) August 2007 – May 2010

United Independent School District, Laredo, Texas

Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated these objectives to students.

Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Substitute Teacher August 2005 – August 2007

United Independent School District, Laredo, Texas

Instructed classes in area of specialization.

Instructed students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.

Assistant Manager Dec. 2004 – May 2005

Mighty Kids Zone Pizza, Laredo, Texas

Supervised and managed the kitchen.

Set goals and deadlines for the department.

Acquired, distributed, and stored supplies.

Store Manager July 2004 – Nov. 2004

Laredo Rehab Systems, Laredo, Texas

Reviewed financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measured productivity (sales reports / inventory reports / orders).

Directed administrative activities directly related to providing services and PPE products.

Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties.

Monitored suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provided needed goods.

Computer Installation Supervisor Jan. 2003 – May 2003

United Independent School District, Laredo, Texas

Supervised the installation of computers throughout the school district.

Trained and supervised the configuration of the updated programs of the computers.

Started as an installation technician and was promoted to lead and then supervisor within a week.

(Operations / Accounting) Manager July 2003 – Dec. 2003

Litho Business Forms, Laredo, Texas

Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information (QuickBooks).

Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.

Received, recorded, and paid, all accounts receivable and payable.

Monitored operations of three printing companies both in the US and Mexico (IBC).

Store Manager May 2002 – July 2003

E. C. Trading, Laredo, Texas

Recruited, trained, and supervised staff.

Digitized the company’s system from paper to computer by implementing digital solutions not know to the company.

New digital system improved paper and records processes.

Managed budget for store costs, expenses, and scheduling.

Tended to customer queries and complaints.

Oversaw pricing and stock control.

Multi-tasked several projects at any given time (Project Management).

Field Supervisor (Temp) Feb. 2002 – May 2002

Gram Traffic Counting, Laredo, Texas

Recruited, trained, and supervised staff of 16 field technicians conducting surveys for the State of Texas.

Created the scheduling of surveyors and survey sites throughout Laredo, Texas

Lead Test Coordinator (Engineering Capacity) Jan. 2000 – May. 2002

DriveTest, Laredo, Texas Proving Grounds

(Joint Venture: Daimler Chrysler and Smithers Engineering)

Coordinated with key stakeholders to coordinate scheduled engineering reports to Chrysler executives and chief engineers.

Conducted and reported research on Chrysler program to convey analytical depictions of findings from my research.

Program management strategies for scheduling, logistics, analysis, and reporting were used on a daily basis.

Drive Train Testing

Created the processing systems used at the new proving grounds location without any training. My experience in management and education were very helpful.

Executed test cases, documented results, and reported problems and outcomes through engineering report.

Conducted analytical studies that helped in revising and improving administrative, management, and program policies and procedures.

Implemented new processes and procedures that efficiently improved the outcomes of testing.

Tracked goals, objectives, and priorities as per Daimler Chryler procedures that helped to implement new technologies which were new to the testing facilities for Chrysler.

Communicated findings to both technical and non-technical colleagues to prevent technical problems/queries.

Coordinated development of parts/equipment procurement, shipping, and installation for Chrysler vehicles.

Executed Vehicle Scan Report to identify DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).

Ensured appropriate vehicle instrumentation installation was completed for relevant testing.

Warehouse Manager Dec. 1998 – Jan. 2000

Fastenal Industrial Supplies Co., Laredo, Texas

Supervised the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products and materials.

Planned, developed, and implemented warehouse safety and security programs and activities.

Collaborated with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems and processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.

ACTIVITIES

Dusty Tron (NASA Rover Competition): Three Personal Ideas: 1. Implement Hydrogen Machine. 2. Scanner for Materials Collected 2023 – 2023

Senior Project: Perpetual Hydrogen Production Machine 2023 – 2023

Electrical Engineering Project: Alarm Using a Photo-Resistor Circuit 2023-2023

Simulation Project: Cue Line Simulation 2022 – 2022

Campus Activities Board: Director Of Finance 2023-Present

Organization Member: SEDS Robotics / Dusty Tron / Pre-Law 2022- Present

Volunteer: Trailblazers 2020 - Present

SKILLS:

Bilingual (English) Proficient (Spanish) Proficient

Microsoft Suite

Engineering Programs: C++ / MATLAB / Arena / QM / Computer Aided Design/Fusion 360 3-D Printing/Python.

Supervising and Guiding

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Management / Task Allocation

Mathematics/Analytical Thinking/Communication

Fundamental Physics/Astronomy/Science

Project Management

Vehicle Diagnostics (Engineering Diagnostic Machine from Chrysler)

Engineering Reports Program

Training Testing Personnel

Oscilloscopes

Guiding Design Engineers on defected components and improvements

Signal Generation

Engineering Course Projects: RF signals, frequency attainment, electrical circuits for different purposes.

Shipping and Receiving of Testing Components and Equipment

Test Components as Per Specifications

Communications: Interdepartmental / Multi-Levels / Technical (Engineering) / Written / Verbal

Licenses and Certifications:

• Texas Department of Public Safety: Private Security

• CPR

• Teacher: 4-8 Generalist

Accomplishments:

• Lamar Bruni Vergara STEM Conference Oral Presentation (Portable Perpetual Hydrogen

Production Machine: Research and Creation

• SHPE National Convention STEM Research Presentation (Portable Perpetual Hydrogen

Production Machine: Research and Creation

• Texas A & M International University Student STEM Conference Oral Presentation (Portable

Perpetual Hydrogen Production Machine: Research and Creation

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